Consultant Palliative Medicine

Job Description

• Understands, supports and adheres to all established initiatives, policies and procedures as requested. 
• Participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the         productivity and utilization review processes.
• Participates in committees and working groups as requested. 
• Assumes other administrative duties as requested by the line manager.
• Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of ‘best practice’ in palliative care. 
• Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients as assigned and within the scope of license, training and credentialing. 
• Perform Outpatient Palliative medicine clinics. 
• Participates and performs in clinical ward rounds. 
• Evaluates newly referred patients and assesses admissions and develops individualized care plans based on patient assessment, considering their goals and values. 
• Advises on the palliative/end-of-life care needs of patients including pain management, symptom control and psychological support.
• Leads the Palliative care team in the provision of patient centered and goal orientated end-of-life care.
• Works closely with other clinical team members to ensure the delivery of the best possible palliative care. 
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely manner. 
• Reviews results of all investigation and modifies treatment in a timely manner. 
• Supervises and supports newly appointed physicians as determined by the Line manager. 
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care. 
• Complies with all facility policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols.
• Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.